All About Watermelon, Summer's Favorite Fruit

Watermelon has a rich history that stretches from Ancient Egypt all the way to the cold glass of Twisted Alchemy Watermelon Cold Pressed Juice that you sip to beat the summer heat.  

The earliest evidence of watermelon cultivation dates back to ancient Egypt, where depictions of the fruit can be found in hieroglyphics on the walls of tombs and temples. Egyptians not only cultivated watermelon for its delicious taste but also valued it for its high water content, making it a valuable source of hydration in the arid desert climate. Anyone who has poured a glass of Twisted Alchemy Watermelon Cold Pressed Juice to hydrate after a long day in the sun understands how valuable this fruit would have been to desert dwellers!

Watermelon cultivation spread across the Mediterranean region and reached ancient Greece and Rome, where botanists and writers like Theophrastus and Pliny the Elder mentioned watermelon in their works, describing various varieties and cultivation techniques. The Romans were known to indulge in the fruit during their lavish feasts, and they even introduced it to other parts of Europe.

Watermelon arrived in China around the 10th century, and it soon became a popular fruit in Chinese culture, where the medicinal properties of the fruit were recognized and larger and sweeter varieties of the fruit were cultivated.

With European exploration and trade during the Age of Discovery, watermelon found its way to the Americas. Spanish settlers brought watermelon seeds to the New World, and it quickly became a staple crop in warm regions such as the southern United States and South America.

In the 19th century, advancements in agriculture and transportation further enhanced watermelon cultivation and distribution. Improved breeding techniques allowed for the development of seedless watermelon varieties, making the fruit more convenient and accessible.

Today, watermelon is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Watermelon has also become a symbol of summer and leisure, associated with picnics, backyard barbecues, and poolside parties. As summer heats up, celebrate the centuries of this delicious fruit with a refreshing Spicy Watermelon Margarita, Watermelon Mojito, or Watermelon and Basil Margarita. Cheers!